Welcome to March …the month that brings you the Ides of March, St. Patrick’s Day, Women’s History Month, spring break, and, hopefully, actual spring! This month, the Center for Community Action & Research in NYC will be focusing on the…

ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK 2014 An Opportunity to Make A Difference Each year, up to 16 students from Pace University’s New York City and Pleasantville campuses are selected to participate in the annual Alternative Spring Break program with a focus on…

Welcome (back) to Pace! We hope you are all ready to jump into a new semester, even if it’s still pretty chilly outside. If you’re still thinking about your 2014 resolutions, we suggest resolving to get involved this semester. Whether…

As temperatures reach record lows in some parts of New York State today, please be sure to stay safe – no shame in staying indoors with some hot cocoa and Netflix today! Although the forecast doesn’t predict that temperatures will…

On Saturday, September 21st, the CCARPLV brought a group of students to Green Chimneys, a school and farm for children with social, emotional, and behavioral issues. The students helped paint two large fences that house their horses. It was great…

A Year in Photos Congratulations Pace University on another excellent year of community service and civic engagement! We at the Center for Community Action and Research thank all of the volunteers for their time and hard work. You will see…

Looking to volunteer? Join the CCAR on Friday, March 1st as we head to the Food Bank for Westchester in Elmsford! We will be helping sort and repack donated goods. Make a difference in your local community! Friday, March 1st…

On Sunday, February 3rd the Center took a trip to Pets Alive Westchester, a no-kill animal shelter in Elmsford. The students who volunteered had a great time! The day started with an orientation for students who had never been to…

After much hard work and many wonderful events, the students and staff of our Pleasantville office wrap up the semester as they clock out for the last times of the year. Much can be said about our events and successes,…

The CCAR is in the process of setting up a trip to Staten Island to help in the clean-up efforts after Hurricane Sandy with the The College of Staten Island and All Hands volunteers (http://hands.org/2012/11/08/announcing-project-sandy/). The trip will take place…

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Welcome to the Center for Community Action and Research blog! This will be a place where you can find information on not only CCAR events at Pace University, but also on ways you can get involved from wherever you are. We will post tips and resources on service and civic engagement and introduce you to the non-profits, faculty, staff, and students that inspire us.